Ukraine has officially rejected the alternative of joining NATO; The President of South Korea declared martial law, citing the threat of a coup as the reason. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
Ukraine officially excludes all alternatives to joining NATO
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement before the start of the NATO meeting in Brussels “on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Budapest Memorandum.” The document states that Ukraine will not consider any alternatives to joining the Alliance. The department emphasized that Ukraine’s invitation to NATO would be an effective response to Russian blackmail, dispel the Kremlin’s illusions about obstacles to Euro-Atlantic integration and help restore confidence in nuclear disarmament.
The South Korean President has declared martial law
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yol declared martial law in the country on the night of December 3. He called the move an “inevitable measure” and “very important” to protect the country’s constitutional order. Yoon Seok-yol said that the opposition forces have a dominant influence on the parliament, show loyalty to North Korea and block the work of the government by taking actions that can be considered directed against the interests of the state.
Later, the head of the South Korean parliament declared the country’s martial law regime invalid. Article 77, paragraph five of the South Korean Constitution states: “When the National Assembly requests the lifting of martial law with the approval of a majority of the registered members, the President shall abrogate the clause.”
Ukraine will receive an additional air defense system in December
The President of Ukraine, Vladimir Zelensky, announced more long-term capabilities of his own production and assistance from allies. According to the president, Ukraine expects air defense systems from several countries in December. There will also be “certain things” that can be done in January to strengthen the air shield.
Reservation from mobilization: Ukraine continues to give criticality to businesses
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine gives enterprises the status of critical workers under the new rules. The first seven enterprises have successfully completed the procedure for updating their criticality according to the new standard. These are companies from the manufacture of glass products, furniture, textiles, ceramic tiles and other industries. Companies are able to book workers for up to 12 months.
The US will help Ukraine transform its energy system
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed at NATO headquarters a Memorandum of Understanding between the governments of Ukraine and the United States on cooperation in ensuring the sustainability of Ukraine’s energy system. The document creates a regulatory framework for improving the sustainability of Ukraine’s energy system.
Trump proposed that Canada become the 51st state of the US
Newly elected US President Donald Trump proposed to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that his country become the 51st American state, and that Trudeau himself would become its governor if he could not solve the problems with migrants and trade. Trump said that if Canada does not solve the problems with migrants and the trade deficit with the United States, then on the first day after the inauguration, the Republican will impose a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods . The Prime Minister of Canada replied that it would kill the country’s economy.
The Rada appointed Alexey Chernyshev to the post of Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Unity of Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine appointed former Minister of Community and Territorial Development Alexey Chernyshev to the post of Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of National Unity of Ukraine.
In November, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented an internal maintenance plan to the Rada, which, in particular, provides for the creation of a Ministry of Ukrainian Unity. The main task of the new department is to support Ukrainian communities abroad, strengthen their ties with Ukraine and protect common national interests.
Internet cable breaks between Finland and Sweden
An Internet cable break occurred on the night of December 3 in Finland. According to preliminary data, 6,000 private customers and approximately 100 business customers of Globel Connect were affected as a result of the cable break.
Swedish media initially reported that Finnish police suspected sabotage, but a police spokesman said Finnish law enforcement agencies had no reason to suspect a crime yet.
Two Ukrainian women are included in the list of 100 most influential women in the world according to the BBC
The British television corporation BBC has announced its annual list of the 100 most powerful women in the world for 2024. The list includes two Ukrainians – Olga Rudneva and Olga Olefirenko. Olga Rudneva was the founder of the Superhumans trauma center in Lviv, where Ukrainians who suffered as a result of the Russian war receive help with prosthetics and rehabilitation. Olga Olefirenko is included in the list of the most influential women, who fulfilled the dream of her military father, who died on the front line in 2015. The woman bought animals and opened her own farm, but experienced poverty financially and was forced to sell all the animals. However, in 2023, Olga created a business plan that received funding from the Ukrainian Veterans Fund. The woman revived her farm and is now focused on modernizing and applying new agricultural technologies.
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I am David Wyatt, a professional writer and journalist for Buna Times. I specialize in the world section of news coverage, where I bring to light stories and issues that affect us globally. As a graduate of Journalism, I have always had the passion to spread knowledge through writing.